Selected Sites for Information on
Biotechnology and Bioethics
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on 21 October 2007.
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#Educational
sites on genetics, molecular biology and genetic engineering
#Ethics
of science and the bioethics of genetic engineering
#Worldwide
news on genetic engineering developments
#Genetic
engineering in food production and agriculture
#Animal Genetic Engineering
#Human
applications of genetic engineering including gene therapy and germline
#The
Human Genome Project
#Cloning
#Sites
of transnational corporations engaged in genetic engineering and its applications
#Sites
with genetic engineering industry inclinations
#Organisations
developing farming systems without genetic engineering
#Sites dealing
specifically with eugenics issues
#Campaigns
and other non-governmental organisations related to genetic engineering
#Governmental
and International Control of Genetic Engineering
#World's
first comprehensive governmental investigation into all aspects of genetic engineering
Ethics of
science and the bioethics of genetic engineering:
The Human
Genome Project:
Governmental
and International Control of Genetic Engineering
Human
applications of genetic engineering including gene therapy and germline
Cloning
Animal Genetic Engineering
Genetic
engineering in food production and agriculture -- AgBiotech:
- US Department of
Agriculture, Biotechnology Regulations Web Pages
- University of Nebraska agricultural biosafety
site contains lesson plans for teachers, basic biotechnology information for
consumers, a frequently
asked questions section, and a database of research information on all genetically
engineered crops in North America.
- Global field tests
of GM crops -- a database prepared by Ann Courtmanche of Rutgers University.
- AgBiotechNet -- offers a directory of
organisations involved with agbiotech.
- Global Status of Approved
Genetically Modified Crops -- Synopsis at Agbios
- Global Knowledge Center on Crop Biotechnology
- Transgenic Crops – An
Introduction & Resource Guide (Colorado State Uni)
- The Science Behind
Bt Crops -- Iowa State University curriculum designed for high school teachers, also
useful for undergraduates
- UN Food & Agriculture
Organisation's 'Ethics in Food & Agriculture' site
- UK Advisory Committee on
Releases to the Environment (ACRE) - part of the Department for Environment, Food and
Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
- The Sainsbury Laboratory at
the John Innes Centre, Norwich UK (links for Prof. J.P.D. Jones' work then "GMO
Pieces" recommended).
- Ag BioTech InfoNet -- provided by Benbrook
Consulting Services, Idaho, USA
- Harvest on the Horizon:
Future Uses of Agricultural Biotechnology -- large (725k) Adobe Acrobat (PDF) file
from the Pew Agbiotech Initiative
- UN Food and Agriculture
Organisation Glossary of Biotech Terminology
- UN Food and
Agriculture Organisation database on crop biotechnology in developing countries
- Safety Information on Genetically Modified
Crops -- contains lesson plans, basic consumer information and a research database on
all GM crops in North America
- GRAIN -- a vast source of information on genetic
resources, GMOs, patenting, biodiversity and a compendium of worldwide legislation
- Agricultural Biotechnology -- educational site by
land grant colleges and universities in USA
- Risk Assessment of GMOs -- US Department of
Agriculture & University of Florida
- Informing The Dialogue About
Agricultural Biotechnology -- Cornell University's site. See also http://www.geo-pie.cornell.edu/gmo.html
- List of genetically modified crop
with regulatory approval for commercial growing in USA, Canada & Mexico
- AgBios Database of genetically modified crops
- Centre for Food Safety -- GM crops:
Worldwide Regulation, Prohibition and Production
- Genetically Modified Organisms
Contamination Register -- NGO site listing known global GM contamination incidents
Sites on
genetics, DNA, molecular biology and genetic engineering:
- DNA From The Beginning -- an on-line primer
provided by Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory.
- Genetic Science Learning Center of the
University of Utah -- good for absolute beginners, animated graphics
- Arizona University on-line tutorials on
biology and biotechnology
- Access Excellence. Genentech Inc.'s
schools pages. Includes classified
graphics gallery on DNA and genetic engineering laboratory techniques. Details on
access to careers in genetic engineering.
- MendelWeb - Origins of classical genetics.
- Linus
Pauling and the Race for DNA: A Documentary History -- explores the discovery of the
structure of DNA, "the basic foundation of life".
- The National Centre for Biotechnology Education
(UK). Basic genetics (Adobe Acrobat PDF files). Notes on plant genetic engineering.
Glossary. Links to many other educational web sites.
- 'Biotech Adventure' --
beginners' genetics and genetic engineering educational site by Oklahomah State
University, plus garish animations.
- European Federation of
Biotechnology. Studies public perception of biotechnology, has a Working Party on
Education and offers many links.
- Cato Research Biotechnology Links
Page.
- John
Innes Centre Position Statement on Biotechnology -- a UK crop research establishment.
- University of California, Davis, Biotechnology
Department -- large resource of presentation material
- Action Bioscience -- Actionbioscience.org
is non-commercial/partisan and educational, by BioScience Productions for promoting
bioscience literacy.
- Bionet Online -- supported by 8 European
science centres (museums, exhibitions etc.), has useful page on what is legal in various
EU countries.
- GenePool -- UK National Health
Service National Electronic Library for Health genetics pages
- Biotechnology Australia Online
Secondary/High School Resource -- informational text, case studies, worksheets,
activities for students, and advice for teachers.
Worldwide news on
genetic engineering developments
Campaigns
and other non-governmental organisations related to genetic engineering:
Sites dealing
specifically with eugenics issues
Sites
of transnational corporations engaged in genetic engineering and its applications:
Sites with genetic
engineering industry inclinations
- Cropgen. -- putting the case for crop
biotechnology, links to several pro genetic engineering organisations.
- EuropaBio. Umbrella organisation for the
biotechnology industry in Europe. Includes links to many genetic engineering company web
sites.
- Council for Biotechnology Information --
coalition of companies providing information in support of biotechnology.
- Checkbiotech -- Swiss based Syngenta funded
independent information service on biotech
- AgBioWorld -- information about technological
advances in agriculture for the developing world. Hosts AgBioView
discussion & news e-list.
- Agricultural Biotechnology Council UK -- 6
major agricultural biotechnology companies provide information & expertise to raise
the level of GM debate.
- Food & Drink Federation UK -- cautiously
optimistic about use of genetic engineering in food production.
- CropBiotechNet -- ISAAA knowledge centre
facilitating the development of a policy environment conducive to the application of
biotechnologies.
- Molecular Farming -- promoting non-food
uses of agricultural biotechnology such as plant biopharming, i.e. making drugs from
transgenic plants.
- Agricultural Biotechnology in Europe -- an
initiative of the major crop biotechnology companies in Europe; links to similar sites in
different countries
- Agrifood Awareness Australia -- established to
increase public awareness of, and encourage informed debate about gene technology
Organisations
developing farming systems without genetic engineering
World's
first comprehensive governmental investigation into all aspects of genetic engineering
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